Best 3 Secondary schools in Prescot – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Rainhill High School (Secondary) in Prescot; Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy (Secondary) in Prescot — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Rainhill High School and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Prescot, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Rainhill High School), published Apr 2023. The lowest is 3 (Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 2,550, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as STEPHENSON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Rainhill High School L35 6NY	Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy L35 2XG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Prescot Merseyside L35 6NY	Prescot Merseyside L35 2XG
Latest Ofsted	2 26 Apr 2023	3 16 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1550	1050
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	STEPHENSON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.rainhillhighschool.org.uk	www.stedmundarrowsmithcatholicacademy.org
Telephone	01744677205	01514778770
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Rainhill High School

L35 6NY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Prescot
Merseyside
L35 6NY
Ofsted: 2 26 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STEPHENSON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.rainhillhighschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01744677205

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

L35 2XG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Prescot
Merseyside
L35 2XG
Ofsted: 3 16 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stedmundarrowsmithcatholicacademy.org
Telephone: 01514778770

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.